Talk to your utilities
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Historic preservation
Older homes can benefit from energy efficient remodeling techniques.
In this video: A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.
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Choosing energy-smart products
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Roof and attic
Your roof and attic play the most crucial role in your home's energy efficiency system, reducing your energy costs during the winter and summer.
Finding an energy-smart builder
An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.
Trombe wall
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
Net Zero Community
Check out a new neighborhood concept and see how one builder is changing the way homes are built with a goal to use zero energy.
Air quality and ventilation in new homes
New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.
Geodesic domes
A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.
Decoding building requirements
Learn about some of the changes for new homes built today. An expert highlights some of the things to consider when building a new home.